Translation of Polish word "krawat" to English
krawat
/ˈkravat/
Meaning
NounA knot; a fastening.
How to use
The masculine noun 'krawat' (necktie / tie) declines regularly (genitive 'krawata', locative 'w krawacie', plural 'krawaty'). Etymologically derived from 'Chorwat' (Croat), as Croatian mercenaries wore neckerchiefs in the 17th century.
🇬🇧 English
tie
Structure Guide
Polish Word: krawat
Translation: tie
Example Sentences
Maria wyczyściła ten krawat uważnie.
Maria cleaned this tie carefully.
Krawat był idealny na formalne wydarzenia, gdy temperatura spadała do -20 stopni.
The tie was perfect for formal events when the temperature dropped to -20 degrees.
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Common phrases
- zawiązać krawat— to tie a tie (perfective)
- nosić krawat— to wear a tie / necktie
- jedwabny krawat— silk tie
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